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Day 1- travel and arrive- stay over in Accra. Meal on flight- bring snacks as no evening meal at hotel.

Day 2- Drive to mall, get Ghanaian Cedi and snacks. 3-4 hour drive to Woe. Stay at the Volunteer House in Woe. All meals provided

Day 3- Volunteering. All meals provided. Evening activities TBC (drumming, beach visit, talk). Volunteer House in Woe.

Day 4- Volta Adventure Weekend. Visit Lake Volta, walking tour at Monkey Sanctuary. Breakfast provided but lunch and dinner not included. Stay at hotel.

Day 5- Breakfast included. Wli waterfall and hike Mount Afadjato. Lunch not included. 5 hour drive to Woe. Dinner at Woe which is included.

Budget £30-40 for food for the weekend trip to Volta

Day 6-10- Volunteering days. All meals included. Stay at the Volunteer House in Woe. Celebration night on the last night.

Day 11-12- Free days- go exploring. Stay at the Volunteer House in Woe.

Day 13-14- Cape Coast Adventure weekend. Travel back to Accra for flight on Day 14 (18th August) Lunch and Dinner not included. Budget £40 for this weekend.

Day 15- Touch Down in UK.

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Cape Coast Adventure Weekend  17th to 18th August 2026 

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Cape Coast Adventure Weekend  17th to 18th August 2026 

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Included

Return transport to Cape Coast

Walking tour of Cape Coast Castle

Entry to Kakum National Park

Single-sex, shared accommodation

Breakfast

African Adventures Trip Host

Not Included

Lunches/evening meal (£20 pp)

Drinking water

Tips for guides (rec £3 pp)

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Final briefing to parents & participants. Monday 22nd June 2026. 7.30pm in the conference room at Kent Scouts County Office, Lower Grange Farm, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3DA.

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Light, loose clothing that covers your shoulders, midriff, and knees (please see ‘Dress Code’ below)

Sensible close-toed shoes

Sunhat and sunglasses

Books/magazines/journal

Purse/wallet

Small torch or headtorch

A water filtration bottle

Mosquito net (optional)

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DO NOT APPLY FOR THE VISA UNTIL AFRICA ADVENTURES TELL US TO DO SO. All advice and info on visas is in the portal.

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To check if your passport is valid, you can look at the expiration date printed on the passport. Many countries require that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date

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We've created an extensive list of fundraising ideas by cause and charity category so you can supercharge your fundraising efforts! From the silly to the serious and everything in between, there are lots of ideas on how you can make a positive impact on a cause or charity you care about.

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130 Fundraising Ideas To Help You Raise Money

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Read our 130 Fundraising Ideas Guide to help raise money for your charity or good cause! Click Here For Your Next Fundraising Idea.

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Not sure about vaccines. Check here for updates around recommended vaccines for Ghana.

Usually recommended: Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Poliomyelitis, Tetanus

To consider:

Diphtheria; Hepatitis B; Meningococcal Meningitis; Rabies; Typhoid; Cholera (only for those at high risk)

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Yellow fever vaccination is required for Ghana. You must have your Yellow Fever vaccination certificate with you when you travel, you may need to present this on arrival.

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Find out about the yellow fever vaccine, including who should have it, where to get it, how much it costs, and what side effects it can cause.

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Wearing style military/camouflage clothing (of any colour) is prohibited by law in Ghana.

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Ghanaians tend to wear bright but conservative clothing, as it’s considered disrespectful to expose too much skin. Please be respectful of the culture; we understand you’ll want to dress for the heat, but it’s essential that you dress appropriately. Please also remember that you are volunteering in schools, with young children who may look up to you as a role model.

If you are swimming at any point during your trip, normal swimwear is acceptable, but please cover up when walking to and from the pool area.

Volunteers who dress inappropriately risk drawing unwanted attention and causing offense within the local community, and for this reason our in-country staff will ask you to change. If you are unsure about an item of clothing, don’t pack it!

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Volunteer Role: Building and Renovation

If you have chosen Building and Renovation, you might want to take:

Heavy duty gloves

Old clothes to wear whilst working

Closed footwear

Paintbrushes (please check your project work to see if you will be doing any painting)

All other materials will be provided for you at your partner school

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We have badges for you! 1 to keep and 10 to sell. Lydia will arrange to get these badges to you so you can use them for your fundraising!

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Volunteer Role: Teaching and Sports Coaching

If you have chosen this role, you might want to take some of the following. These can be left as a donation.

Packs of chalk, colouring pencils & sharpeners

Cheap exercise books & old textbooks

Number charts, large story books

Parachute for games

Bats, cones, balls, skipping ropes

Sports kits e.g. football shirts

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Medical

Anti-malarial tablets

Anti-diarrhoea tablets

Rehydration sachets

Basic medical kit with plasters (your group leader will carry a first aid kit)

Anti-bacterial hand gel

Mosquito net (optional)

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Toothpaste & toothbrush

Shower gel

Shampoo & conditioner

Sun cream & after sun

Deodorant

Sanitary products

Note: These items are expensive to buy in-country

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The plug sockets in Ghana are the same as in the UK, so you won’t need to bring a plug adaptor.

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We can't stop you from bringing phones but it is important to note that there wont be much signal and charging opportunities may be limited. It is therefore best to bring a spare camera and not rely entirely on your phone!

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If we hosted a camp, what kind of things would you like to achieve on the camp?

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Practicing the Scouts Against Malaria badge activities 

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Lesson planning sessions- what activities/lessons you might teach out in Ghana 

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For camping kit Go Outdoors provide 10% off.

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The Scouts are proud to be partnering with GO Outdoors who are sponsoring our Hikes Away and Nights Away Staged Activity Badges.

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If ever you are wanting support to fundraise for a camping trip, we can offer you a scratch card to help you fundraise.

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Ghanaian Food: 14 Traditional Dishes of Ghana | Travel Food Atlas

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Although Ghana is a relatively small country in Western Africa, it has a population of 30 million and was the first sub-Saharan country to achieve

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Language YOUR GUIDE TO EWE A few words and phrases to set you on your way!

GREETINGS

Nilyenia / Gbedoname - Hello

Woé zɔ (single) miawoe zɔ (plural) - Welcome

Ndi - Good morning

Ndo - Good afternoon

Efie - Good evening

(D)agbe - Goodnight

Xede nyuie, mia dogo - Goodbye (informal) Nko wode? - What is your name?

Nko nyie nye… - My name is…

POLITENESS

Akpe - Thank You

Akpe kkkk… - Thank You Very Much

Baba - I’m Sorry

Babanawo - I’m Very Sorry

Efoa? - How Are You?

Eeh Me Fo - I’m Fine Thanks

Eeeehh (Ayy) - Yes

Awo - No

Me Lo Kpe Wo - Nice To Meet You Medekuku - Please

Kafla - Excuse Me

Woezo/Akpe Me Lio - You're Welcome

Nkekea Nenyon - Excuse Me

USEFUL PHRASES

Atenu Ado Yevugbea? - Do You Speak English?

Nye Me Se Egomeo - I Don’t Understand Aleke Bena Ewe …? - How Do You Say … In Ewe? …

Fi Kae De? - Where Is …?

Afika Matenu Ayi Ngodo Le? - Where Is The Toilet?

Fe Nenie Ne Xo? - How Old Are You?

MONEY

Ega - Money Medekuku Ehor Ne Nie? - How Much Is This?

Mafle - Want To Buy

Ehor shi! - It is too expensive!

Food

Etsi - Water

Ma Notsi? - Can I Have Some Water Please?

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Immunisations- what to share with the GP or travel clinic

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Immunisations- what to share with the GP or travel clinic

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When discussing what immunisations you need, its important to explain what you are doing and exactly where you are going. In our case we may be going:

Woe in the Volta Region

Accra

Cape coast

Ho to the Wli Falls north Volta

BRING THE RECORDS WITH YOU OF ALL IMMUNISATIONS YOU HAVE HAD. Yellow Fever is essential.

SOME OTHER WEBSITES YOU CAN USE FOR TRAVEL ADVICE:

• www.travelhealthpro.org.uk

• www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk

• www.masta-travel-health.com

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When in Ghana, you will be able to support some of the young people in completing activities for their Scouts Against Malaria badge. Before we go, we will teach you some different activities you can run with young people in Ghana, including making a mozzie shelter and making mini mosquitos. For more information please check out the Scouts Against Malaria website: https://www.scoutsagainstmalaria.org.uk/

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This presentation was recorded for the Kent Scouts Zanzibar23 participants but may be useful to any Scouts fundraising for a Jamboree or expedition experience.

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Kent Scouts Global Projects - Expedition Fundraising (Zanzibar23)

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From African Adventures website

We have a duty of care to advise and inform our volunteers prior to travel, and the following advice does not reflect our beliefs and values as an organisation.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides specific guidance for LGBTQ+ Britons travelling abroad. It is important for all volunteers to be informed about local laws and cultural attitudes before travelling.

In Ghana, same-sex relationships are illegal, and LGBTQ+ identities are not widely accepted due to prevailing religious and conservative values. In 2021, the Ghanaian Parliament introduced legislation that further criminalises the promotion, advocacy, funding, and acts associated with homosexuality.

While Ghana is not considered an LGBTQ+-friendly destination by international standards, many LGBTQ+ travellers have visited the country safely by respecting local customs and complying with the law.

To reduce the risk of misunderstanding or offence, we recommend that LGBTQ+ travellers avoid:

Public displays of affection, such as kissing, hugging, or holding hands. (This applies to all couples – same-sex and heterosexual – as such behaviour is generally considered inappropriate in public.)

Discussing topics related to gender identity or sexual orientation in public or unfamiliar settings.

Engaging in conversations about LGBTQ+ rights or activism which may be seen as culturally sensitive or inflammatory.

Wearing clothing or accessories that openly promote LGBTQ+ causes.

We recognise that this guidance may be challenging. Our aim is to ensure that all volunteers feel informed, supported, and safe. If you have questions or would like to speak confidentially with a member of our team before travelling, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Ghanaian Cedi is a closed currency meaning you cannot order it before you go. However, once in country, you will be supported to access on ATM. Your leader, Lydia, will also have a Wise Card for group payments

We recommend having £5 a day to cover the cost of buying bottled water and any snacks or souvenirs you might want. You’ll also need to buy lunch on adventure activity and transit days – full details of this can be found in your trip itinerary.

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Haggling in Ghana

If you plan to buy souvenirs at local markets, bargaining is part of the experience. Vendors expect it, and it’s all done with good humour. Haggle with a smile, stay polite, and feel free to walk away if the price isn’t right for you. You can check out our downloadable Haggling Guide for tips on how to do it confidently and respectfully.

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African Adventures - Volunteer Code of Conduct

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African Adventures - Good practice for working with young or vulnerable people

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Recommended £3 per participant

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These are water bottles with filtration systems in. You can also purchase extra filters.

Water-to-Go will make a 15% donation from every bottle purchased towards African Adventures Foundation, which will go towards food security programmes, the construction of important school facilities, and hygiene projects that will benefit children’s health and education.

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Premium water purifier bottles for travel, hiking, camping backpacking and survival in emergencies. Water filter bottles that keep you safe and prevent illness by filtering unsafe contaminants that can make you sick when drinking from lakes, ponds or foreign water taps.

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Volunteering Project at Rhema Abutia School 

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Volunteering Project at Rhema Abutia School 

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Rhema Abutia is a primary and junior secondary school in Woe, Ghana. The school was established in 1991 and educates around 300 children between the ages of five and 18.

Unfortunately, Rhema Abutia is severely underfunded. In some classrooms, there are not enough desks for the students, so children have to sit on the floor. There is also a significant lack of basic equipment such as textbooks, which can be challenging for the teachers.

Rhema Abutia School's Aim's

- Continue the construction of the new library

Things you can bring:

Stationery: books, pens, pencils, chalk, sharpeners, flash cards etc.

Play equipment: Balls, cones, skipping ropes, etc.

Clothes: Shirts, dresses, skirts, shorts, tops, trousers, tracksuits, shoes, sandals.

Girls underwear and sanitary towels

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Here is a list of donation items groups have take to Ghana before:-

 Packs of chalk

 Colouring pencils and sharpeners

 Cheap exercise books

 Old textbooks

 An atlas

 Number charts

 Cut-out shapes or shape blocks

 Cut-out letters of the alphabet

 Large story books

 Board games and jigsaw puzzles

 Heavy duty gloves

 Face masks

 Closed footwear

 Paint brushes

 Footballs, rugby balls and cricket balls etc.

 Bats

 Cones

 Skipping ropes

 Spare laces

 Ball pump

 Sports kits, e.g. football shirts

 Bibs

 Whistle

 Equipment bags

 Football boots

 Shin pads

 Red/yellow cards

 Flags

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Here is a list of donation items groups have take to Ghana before:-

 Packs of chalk

 Colouring pencils and sharpeners

 Cheap exercise books

 Old textbooks

 An atlas

 Number charts

 Cut-out shapes or shape blocks

 Cut-out letters of the alphabet

 Large story books

 Board games and jigsaw puzzles

 Heavy duty gloves

 Face masks

 Closed footwear

 Paint brushes

 Footballs, rugby balls and cricket balls etc

 Bats

 Cones

 Skipping ropes

 Spare laces

 Ball pump

 Sports kits, e.g. football shirts

 Bibs

 Whistle

 Equipment bags

 Football boots

 Shin pads

 Red/yellow cards

 Flags

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Safe street food - Tips for enjoying Ghana’s delicious delicacies without worry

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Ghana is renowned for its vibrant street food culture, offering a tantalising array of flavours and dishes

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18 things to know before going to Ghana - Lonely Planet

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From packing tips to learning the local languages, get the most out of your visit to Ghana with this guide to planning, etiquette, and health and safety.

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12 Traditions And Customs Only Ghanaians Can Understand

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From time-keeping issues to new words, gestures of greetings and of insults, here are a few practices specific to Ghana.

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Costings for food and drinks- advice from Terry

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Costings for food and drinks- advice from Terry

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Costs at volunteer house shop

Small water bottle 5 ghs = 35p

330ml water 10 ghs = 70p

Small fanta/coke 15 ghs

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TYSG Volunteer house Woe

There have been some improvements to the Volunteer house compound since the trip in 2022

The site now has a gated entrance for added security.

There is a new building with 2 x 8 bed rooms with on-suite.

All rooms now have Air-conditioning, Windows and mosquito nets on windows all renewed.

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Making payments for Cape Coast Weekend and other meals

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Making payments for Cape Coast Weekend and other meals

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Cape coast weekend – I was able to pay by card for all meals. Not sure if this will work if paying individually

There are a lot of major road works up to/from Accra to cape coast adding to the journey times on coach. I would not expect these to be concluded by next year.

Hans cottage lunch meal ~ per person £15 including a drink

Oasis evening meal now a buffet ~ per person £15 including a drink

Pizza hut lunch on return to voletneeer house ~ £7 including a drink

Hans cottage crocadile tour ~ £35 not inlcuded by African Adventures

Need to allow for tips as well as these are expected I spent ~ £35

Waterfall weekend – this was a cheaper weekend but the locations for lunch and evening meal did not take card so cash will be needed.

Big Foot Safari Lodge evening meal ~ £6

2x African hill hotel lunch buffet ~10

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Alternatives to adventure weekend- advice from Terry

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Alternatives to adventure weekend- advice from Terry

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There is an alternative trip that can be organised and worth considering to cape coast. This is Ghanaian cooking lessons and also a day long Boat trip with a stop on island for lunch and can tart/end in a hotel over night stay (with swimming pool). I would consider this I went again as the trip is only a couple of hours from the volunteer house.

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Maz Green Lodge Accommodation Information

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Volunteer House, Keta - Accommodation Information

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Wli Water Heights Hotel, Volta - Accommodation Information

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Policy 2025 BY9 0000196 African Adventures Ltd

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Scouts - Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults - Yellow Card

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Adults must follow the Safeguarding Code of Conduct - also known as the Yellow Card.

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Scouts - Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Young Leaders (Orange Card)

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Read the Orange Card to see our safeguarding code of conduct for Young Leaders

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DROP OFF POINT- HEATHROW TERMINAL 2- Arrive between 3:00 to 3:20am in your Red Ghana Tees/Hoodies and Neckers please!

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DROP OFF POINT- HEATHROW TERMINAL 2- Arrive between 3:00 to 3:20am in your Red Ghana Tees/Hoodies and Neckers please!

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Meet at Caffe Nero

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Simple words and sentences in the Ewe language for beginners

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Martha's recommendation for an eSIM (10% donated to African Adventures Foundation charity): airalo.pxf.io/AfricanAdventures

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Accomodation- Jackie Grand Hotel- Cape Coast

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Accomodation- Jackie Grand Hotel- Cape Coast

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Jackie Grand Hotel - Accommodation Information

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18th August depart from Accra at 7.30pm - 19th August land in Istanbul 5:35am

19th August depart Istanbul 8:10am - 19th August land London Stanstead 10:15am

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Risk assessment- this is a live doc that can be amended and added to

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Risk assessment- this is a live doc that can be amended and added to

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During Scouts events attended by young people under the age of 18, the following rules apply:

Under 18s must not drink alcohol under any circumstances.

There must be the correct ratio of adults responsible for young people at all times.

If you are responsible for young people, you must not drink alcohol.

If you are not directly responsible for young people and you do drink alcohol, you must still follow the Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults (Yellow Card).

If you are drinking when ‘off duty’, you should consider how alcohol may affect your ability to carry out your Scouts duties when back on duty.

Young people must know who is responsible for them at all times.

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For those doing DOE

share back to dofe@kentscouts.org.uk